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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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